World Boxing Extraordinary Congress strengthens governance with new Ethics Committee

World Boxing held an Extraordinary Congress on July 2, 2026, during which member federations approved three governance measures, including a constitutional amendment establishing a permanent Ethics Committee to replace the previous ad interim body. The amendment was adopted by the required two-thirds majority, with the new Ethics Committee officially taking office on July 2, 2026. World Boxing President Gennadiy Golovkin emphasized the organization's commitment to transparent and athlete-centred governance as it works toward full IOC recognition and securing boxing's long-term Olympic future.